APPORTION
/əˈpɔːʃən/
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of APPORTION
To divide and distribute portions of a whole.
"The controlling party had apportioned the voting districts such that their party would be favored in the next election."
Specifically, to do so in a fair and equitable manner; to allocate proportionally.
"The children were required to dump all of their Halloween candy on the table so that their parents could apportion it among them."
Examples of APPORTION in a Sentence
- "The controlling party had apportioned the voting districts such that their party would be favored in the next election."
- "The children were required to dump all of their Halloween candy on the table so that their parents could apportion it among them."
Word Details
Is APPORTION a Scrabble Word?
Yes, APPORTION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: APPORTION uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for APPORTION
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | p | p | o | r | t | i | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in APPORTION
100 words from the letters in APPORTION
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How to Use APPORTION in Word Games
APPORTION is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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